Proverbs 14:35
The king’s favor and good will are toward a servant who acts wisely and discreetly,
But his anger and wrath are toward him who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 22:11
He who loves purity of heart
And whose speech is gracious will have the king as his friend.
Matthew 24:45-51
Psalm 101:4-8
A perverse heart shall depart from me;
I will not tolerate evil.
Proverbs 10:5
He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely,
But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.
Proverbs 17:2
A wise servant will rule over the [unworthy] son who acts shamefully and brings disgrace [to the family]
And [the worthy servant] will share in the inheritance among the brothers.
Proverbs 19:12-13
The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.
Proverbs 19:26
He who assaults his father and chases away his mother
Is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 20:8
A [discerning] king who sits on the throne of judgment
Sifts all evil [like chaff] with his eyes [and cannot be easily fooled].
Proverbs 20:26
A wise king sifts out the wicked [from among the good]
And drives the [threshing] wheel over them [to separate the chaff from the grain].
Proverbs 25:5
Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
Proverbs 29:12
If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.
Matthew 25:21
Matthew 25:23
Luke 12:42-48
The Lord said,
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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King's
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King's
The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.
A [discerning] king who sits on the throne of judgment
Sifts all evil [like chaff] with his eyes [and cannot be easily fooled].
He who loves purity of heart
And whose speech is gracious will have the king as his friend.
Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.
If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],
All his officials will become wicked.
A perverse heart shall depart from me;
I will not tolerate evil.
Him
He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely,
But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.
A wise servant will rule over the [unworthy] son who acts shamefully and brings disgrace [to the family]
And [the worthy servant] will share in the inheritance among the brothers.
He who assaults his father and chases away his mother
Is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
General references
Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.